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Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki emphasizes the necessity of a transparent Senate investigation into the Akpabio-Akpoti-Uduaghan dispute to uphold the institution’s integrity and public perception.
Rt. Hon. David Ogewu announces a ₦5M scholarship for indigent students in Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, supporting tertiary education and fulfilling his 2023 promise to ease students’ financial burden.
The Bonta-Ukpute conflict in Benue State, rooted in a decades-long land dispute, has intensified, resulting in over 20 deaths, widespread destruction, and mass displacement. Despite numerous efforts for peace, including calls for government intervention and boundary demarcation, residents continue to suffer, facing food insecurity and lack of aid amid government neglect.
In late 2024, Senator Abba Moro flagged off the long-awaited Otukpo-Oju road project, promising to improve infrastructure for the Igede people. Yet, months later, no work has commenced, leaving many frustrated. Recently, Igede youth leader Andyson Iji Egbodo and his delegates visited Moro to inquire about the delays, but the senator’s response lacked clarity. With growing dissatisfaction over unkept promises and his distant engagement with constituents, the Igede community is questioning Moro’s commitment to their needs.
Amidst communal conflicts and farmer-herder crises in Benue, the Edawu Community Mental Health Centre offers a lifeline to traumatized victims. Once a thriving, solar-powered haven for mental health recovery, the centre now faces funding shortages, forcing it to scale down operations. With its solar power failing and resources dwindling, the future of this vital facility remains uncertain, threatening access to mental health care for those who need it most.
The Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI) have declared an indefinite strike starting over unpaid salary adjustments and promotions.
The local community of Obi LGA is in a state of shock and urgency, with residents and traders alike calling for immediate government intervention.
Governor Alia has an opportunity to deliver where his predecessor could not. If he believes Chief Ortom’s administration failed, he must rise to the occasion and fulfill his promises to end insecurity and improve governance in Benue
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has launched a 5-year Action Plan to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state